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re: Cold Feet Tips
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:03 am to Mac
Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:03 am to Mac
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Has anyone tried alpaca "hollow" hair socks? I keep seeing ads for them claiming they're the warmest socks ever because of the hollow fibers
I was just comming to pist this. I have all the right "gear" im perfectly warm eveeywhere but feet. Always. Ive tried every kind of merino wool socks. Have tons of them. I walk 700yds to my stand. And already have sweaty feet. So thats big issue. Ive got non insulated, 400g, 800g, and 1200g boots. Did everything. Sweaty feet = cold feet. I JUST orderd the hollow alpaca boot socks to try those out for a cmas gift for myself
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Posted on 12/2/24 at 9:33 am to LSUTiger23
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I’ve tried a million different things to keep my feet and toes warm.
Everybody's different so you'll get a million different answers, but if you've tried a million things, probably mostly aimed at your feet, then you're like me and it doesn't matter. Once I sit still the feet are the first to go cold, wool socks, insulated boots, uninsulated boots, whatever.
Stop trying to insulate your feet and focus more on the rest of your body, where it's easier to bulk up your gear. The warmer you keep that the more warm blood you'll send to your feet.
Posted on 12/2/24 at 10:27 am to LSUTiger23
Good suggestions so far. One of the most difficult temp management situations is going from active to stationary, i.e. hiking to and then sitting in stand. This is really about moisture management/not sweating.
"Be bold, start cold" is a backpacker's adage that applies to any other pursuit; the implication is that you'll warm up as you get moving. When you leave your truck, you should be underdressed so that you are slightly chilly, then layer up accordingly at the stand. Sure, wool and miracle fibers can help with moisture management, but you should do everything you can to prevent sweating in the first place.
This is a particular challenge with your feet, as you have fewer layering options. As others have said-- change socks in the stand. Also: I'd ditch the rubber boots, as they're essentially forcing your feet to marinate in your own juices due to a lack of breathability.
If you're really struggling, I also like what someone suggested above about slippers or booties. I have the pair below that I use for winter backpacking/camping/river trips, but I wouldn't hesitate to wear them in the stand-- the dry-sock rule still applies.
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Apologies for the novel.
TLDR:
"Be bold, start cold" is a backpacker's adage that applies to any other pursuit; the implication is that you'll warm up as you get moving. When you leave your truck, you should be underdressed so that you are slightly chilly, then layer up accordingly at the stand. Sure, wool and miracle fibers can help with moisture management, but you should do everything you can to prevent sweating in the first place.
This is a particular challenge with your feet, as you have fewer layering options. As others have said-- change socks in the stand. Also: I'd ditch the rubber boots, as they're essentially forcing your feet to marinate in your own juices due to a lack of breathability.
If you're really struggling, I also like what someone suggested above about slippers or booties. I have the pair below that I use for winter backpacking/camping/river trips, but I wouldn't hesitate to wear them in the stand-- the dry-sock rule still applies.
LINK
Apologies for the novel.
TLDR:
Posted on 12/2/24 at 10:50 am to LSUTiger23
Buy some cheap spray-on antiperspirant. Game changer
Posted on 12/2/24 at 5:05 pm to LSUTiger23
Your body will restrict blood flow to your extremities (feet) once you start getting cold to prevent hypothermia. Keep the rest of your body from losing heat - warm hat and even a face mask. Gloves, warm socks, vest… once you start getting cold your feet can’t recover.
Posted on 12/3/24 at 6:39 am to LSUTiger23
I always go one size up with rubber boots.
Wool socks.
Wool socks.
Posted on 12/3/24 at 6:46 am to ecb
Me too!
I moved to Ky several years ago and it has been in the teen’s a few times for modern gun opener up here. I had trouble in Louisiana with cold feet and was about to give up on ever being able to keep my feet warm up here. My wife bought me a pair 800 gr. Lacrosse rubber boots one size too big on accident. Best thing that ever happened to me.
On real cold days I put on a pair of regular socks, put one of those stick on toe warmers underneath my toes, and another pair of socks over that. My feet sweat too but they ain’t cold.
GAME CHANGER.
I moved to Ky several years ago and it has been in the teen’s a few times for modern gun opener up here. I had trouble in Louisiana with cold feet and was about to give up on ever being able to keep my feet warm up here. My wife bought me a pair 800 gr. Lacrosse rubber boots one size too big on accident. Best thing that ever happened to me.
On real cold days I put on a pair of regular socks, put one of those stick on toe warmers underneath my toes, and another pair of socks over that. My feet sweat too but they ain’t cold.
GAME CHANGER.
This post was edited on 12/3/24 at 6:51 am
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